In Continuation with Previous Post 2. Fear of Missing Out Every trend always has its doubters, but I often notice that many skeptics of a trend will slowly become converts due to the fear of missing out on profits or the pain of losses in betting against that trend. The fear of missing out can… Read More »
Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines fear as “an unpleasant, often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger, going on to explain that fear…implies anxiety and usually the loss of courage.” This definition of fear is useful in helping define the issues that traders face when coping with fear. The reality is that all traders feel… Read More »
In Continuation with Previous Article People you surround yourself with You might have heard, “You’re the Average of the 5 People You Hang Out with Most.” Friends have a way of influencing us. I remember meeting a very nice couple during one of our vacations. We started talking and the husband was interested in trading. However,… Read More »
Knowing why you are in the trading You can start by asking yourself: Why are you in the trading ? What was your initial attraction to trading? Are you thinking about it as a business or a hobby? Are you passionate about your trading? Does trading feel like a lot of work? What are your… Read More »
Whenever I saw a Cricket playing in the field or Tennis player playing, the temptation to play like them was tremendous. If you see any Great Sportsman playing and compare yourself to them you will observe You are lacking in co-ordination, stamina, technique, strategies and above all few tricks of the game that only comes… Read More »
Most people enter trading with the idea that they are going to make a lot of money. In other words, they have high expectations. There is nothing inherently wrong with that idea. In fact, we need motivation, and making a lot of money can be a great a motivator. Unfortunately, many traders also have low… Read More »
From a psychological point of view nobody wants to sell at a loss as in most situations in life making mistakes and admitting them is associated with being a loser. That’s why most people prefer sticking to a losing position. They don’t want to be labeled a loser. So they start hoping their position will… Read More »
During my Initial days of trading My Guru emphasized me to the stick to my trading plan in order to become profitable in the long run. Coming up with a trade plan is the easy part, sticking to it is easier said than done. During my Coaching Session most of students have confessed they cannot… Read More »
“Observation, experience, memory and mathematics – these are what the successful trader must depend on. He must not only observe but remember at all times what he has observed. He cannot bet on the unreasonable or the unexpected, however strong his personal convictions may be about man’s unreasonableness or however certain he may feel that… Read More »
New Financial Tear is starting , Have a look at your ledger of last Financial Tear and see were you able to make profit for the year. If yes Well and Good If no ask yourself the following questions: 1. Do I treat my trading like a business? Have I prepared for it the way… Read More »